History of Seneca County, Ohio, containing a history of the county, its townships, towns, villages, school, churches, industries, etc., portraits of early settlers and prominent men; biographies; history of the Northwest territory; history of Ohio; statistical and miscellaneous matter, etc., etc, Part 86

Author: Leeson, M. A. (Michael A.)
Publication date: 1886
Publisher: Chicago : Warner, Beers & Co.
Number of Pages: 1088

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LEWIS C. BIRK, proprietor of harness shop and livery stable, Bloomville, was born June 19, 1854. in Bucyrus, Ohio, where his parents, John G. and Hannah Birk, still reside. At fourteen years of age our subject began learning the trade of saddler and harness-maker. He married, June 19, 1876, Miss Car- rie Kirgis, who was born on the farm in Lykens Township, Crawford Co., Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Birk located in Bloomville, this county, in May, 1878, and he at once established a shop where he manufactures a general line of harness, sad- dles, etc., and keeps a full stock of whips, brushes, robes. blankets and horse furnishing goods. This is the only place of the kind in Bloomville. and one of the best and most complete shops in Seneca County. In March, 1884. Mr. Birk established a livery stable in Bloomville, building a new barn and furnishing it throughout, and, as he believes in the old adage that "what is worth doing at all is worth doing well," has made it one of the best liveries in the county. Mr. Birk is a member of the K. of P.

EDWARD P. BLISS, merchant, Bloomville, was born in Ledyard, Cayuga Co., N. Y., July 1, 1833. His father, Parley Bliss, was drowned in Cayuga Lake, June 29, 1834; his widowed mother, Mrs. Polly Bliss, came to Scipio Township, this county, in 1835. Here our subject grew to maturity, receiving his education in the school of the home district. At eighteen years of age he began life for himself as clerk in a dry goods store, an occupation he followed until he embarked in business on his own account in 1857. He carried on a store in Republic, Ohio. until 1859, when he located in Bloomville, and estab-

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lished a store, well known to all of the older inhabitants, in the old Hunsicker Block. In 1863 he purchased the hotel building opposite, in which he carried on the store in connection with the hotel for about ten years. In 1873, in part- nership with John T. Reid, he built the Commercial Block in Bloomville. This block was the beginning of the improvements of the town, and is still one of the best business buildings in the place. Mr. Bliss at once located in the store which he still occupies in this block, and has here the oldest dry goods estab- lishment as well as the oldest business house. carried on continuously by the same proprietor in Bloomville. He has a full line of dry goods. boots, shoes, hats, caps. notions, etc., and has built up an extensive trade, which he contin- nes to hold above all competitors. November 16, 1854, Mr. Bliss was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Krilley. who died September 12, 1873, leaving four children: Melvin O., Malcolm E., Willie H. and Ginnella. Mr. Bliss married, on second occasion. December 2. 1874, Miss Nancy E. Turner, who died April 1, 1875. He afterward married. June 7, 1877. Miss Eliza A. An- drews. a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Bliss is a life- long Republican and takes an active interest in public affairs.

JAMES BOYD (deceased) was born January 31, 1805, in Centre County, Penn. His father. Thomas Boyd. moved to Ross County, Ohio, in 1813, and thence to Bloom Township. this county, in April, 1822, where he cleared up a farm and resided until his death in 1847. James Boyd married Miss Eliza Steele. who died leaving two daughters: Elizabeth, wife of George Shumaker, of Watson Station, Ohio, and Mrs. Emily Everett, who died in San Francisco, Cal., in November. 1871. Our subject married, on second occasion, Miss Mercy Smith, who was born in Cayuga County. N. Y .. reared at Hadley, Mass., and came to Scipio Township, this county, with her widowed mother and brothers about 1835. To this union were born three children: James T., Ethan C and Ellen E. Mrs. Boyd died July 14, 1865. Mr. Boyd ended a useful life, November 11, 1871, at his homestead on Honey Creek. this county.

JAMES T. BOYD, farmer, P. O. Bloomville, was born July 24. 1842, in Bloom Township, this county. After attending the schools of the district he completed his education under Prof. Aaron Schuyler at Republic. While at that school he enlisted. September 25 1861, in the Fifty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and took part in many of the historical engagements of Virginia and the southeast. He received a severe wound in the right shoulder at the battle of Resaca, Ga. : re-enlisted with his regiment and served until the close of the war, being discharged. July 20. 1865. He bore a distinguished part in the service and rose to the rank of captain of his company. Returning home after the struggle he adopted agricultural pursuits. He was married, October 10. 1867. to Miss Virginia E. De Witt, eldest daughter of the well known pioneer, William De Witt, of Bloomville. Ohio. They have since resided on their pleasant farm of 175 acres. Their children are Smith De Witt, Mary Alice, James Everett and Carrie Eoline. Mr. Boyd is a Republican in politics. He has served his township as assessor and assistant United States marshal, and took the census in 1870 in Bloom, Venice and Reed Townships, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd are members of the Presbyterian Church.

CONRAD BRINER. farmer, P. O. Bloomville, was born November 8, 1830, in Baden, Germany. His parents, John and Sophia Briner. came to America and settled in Bloom Township, this county. May 1, 1852. Here they purchased a home where they resided until their death. John Briner died, August 28, 1878; his widow, December 18, 1882. each aged eighty-two years. Their eight children were Mrs. Catherine Sitsler, residing in Germany; Susan (deceased): Jacob, residing in Logan County, Ohio; Conrad, Henry and Eliz-

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abeth, living in Bloom Township; John, residing in Pittsburgh, Penn., and Adam, a resident of Hardin County, Ohio. Our subject received an excellent education in his native language in Baden, and coming to America with his parents he has resided here ever since. He was married, November 15, 1857, to Miss Anna Hunsicker, born in 1824, daughter of Michael and Hannah Hun- sicker. Her parents moved from Montgomery County, Penn., to Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1837, and thence to Bloom Township, this county, in 1842, and subsequently to Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Briner's children. Ida (Mrs. Reif), Marsin, Adam, Jacob, William, Josephine and Frank are intelligent and indus- trious, occupying high positions in society. Mr. Briner is a member of the Reformed Church; Mrs. Briner, of the Mennonite society. They have been very successful through life; starting with but small means, they have accu- mulated a comfortable competency, and own a fine farm of 280 acres.

FRANK A. CHATFIELD, druggist, Bloomville, was born August 24, 1848, at Painted Post, Steuben Co., N. Y. His father, Charles J. Chatfield. a native of Massachusetts, died in 1863: his mother, Mrs. Sarah D. (Foster) Chatfield, still resides at Painted Post. Our subject, after a short academic course at Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, Penn., attended Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio., from 1866 to 1871, holding a position as instructor in Greek during the last year. He afterward attended Bonn University, Germany, one year in 1874 and 1875. He received the degree of A. M. from Oberlin Col- lege in 1876. Mr. Chatfield spent one year (1871 to 1872) in mercantile busi- ness at Addison. N. Y., and the following year as principal of the school at Mamaroneck. N. Y. He was united in marriage, December 31, 1873, with Miss Emma J. Watson, of Bloom Township, this county. Her father, I. G. Watson, was one of the pioneers of Bloom Township, where he died in 1873. His widow. Mrs. Elizabeth J. Watson, still survives. To Mr. and Mrs. Chat field have been born five children: Grier P., Carl Ernst, Merrick M., Merle Day and Roy W. In April. 1877. Mr. Chatfield established his present busi- ness house in Bloomville. He keeps a full stock of drugs, medicines, books, stationery, wall paper, window shades and druggists notions. By strict atten- tion to business he has built up a large and prosperous trade.

WILLIAM M. DAVIS, farmer, P. O. Bloomville, was born January 18, 1819, in Perry County. Ohio. His father, John Davis, born in 1785, in Frederick County, Md .. married, in 1816, Miss Hannah Kershner who was born in Franklin County. Penn .. in 1790. After keeping the Harper's Ferry Hotel and ferry for two years they moved to Perry County, Ohio, where they lived until November, 1824. when they settled permanently on Section 8, Bloom Township, this county. They were thirteen days coming 126 miles. There were not fifty acres cleared in the township and there were more Indians than white people. Seneca John with a tribe of Indians camped close to the farm, and they would trade deer meat and skins for provisions. (John T. Reed, now a resident of Bloomville, taught the second school in the first school- house in the township). Mr. Davis went to mill at Tiffin when there were but seven houses: hanled provisions to Toledo when there were not ten houses on the road. He saw the first train that ran through the county, Hogge being the engineer and Jesse Durbin. conductor. who afterward became a Methodist minister. John Davis and Russel Munsell built on that farm a saw- mill, in 1826, which was rebuilt later and sold to John Shonts. This mill was for some time the only one on Honey Creek above Melmore, and was usually kept running day and night making lumber for the early settlers to use as flooring. etc. John Davis was a very industrious man and led an active life. He was a Methodist and helped establish the first church in the township.

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He died in 1849. He was a man of generous disposition, always liberal to the poor. His wife a Presbyterian and an earnest Christian woman died in 1840. The children of this couple are William M. : Jonathan and Dr. Thomas W., of Wapella. Ill. ; Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor. of Bloomington, Ill. ; Milton R .. of Mendota, Mo. ; and Mrs. Sarah Stinchcomb of Bloom Township, this county. Milton R. was a soldier, enlisting in Illinois and serving in defence of his country during the late Rebellion. William M. Davis, married July 31. 1845. Sarah Lemmert, of Crawford County. Ohio, who died in 1872. The children born to this union are as follows: Mrs. Sarepta Corey, of Bulgoe. Ohio: John C .; Milton R., of Bairdsburgh, Iowa; Mrs. Virginia Howland (deceased); Bruce and Charles F. Mr. Davis married, on second occasion, in 1877, Mrs. Louisa Super, born in Lancaster County. Penn .. daughter of John Myers, a resident of Wayne County, Ohio. Mr. Davis is one of the oldest pioneers of Bloom Township. He is an upright man. highly respected by all.

JOHN H. DETTERMAN, farmer, P. O. Bloomville. was born May 18,1810, in Prussia. Germany. He immigrated to America in 1833. and went with his brother, Harmon, and some friends to Fort Wayne Ind .. where he worked one year on the Wabash & Erie Canal. Then he came to this county where he was married. in January, 1834. to Miss Kathrina Steigemeier. also a native of Prussia. Germany. After living one year in Scipio Township and five years on Honey Creek. this township. Mr. and Mrs. Detterman located in Adams Township, where they went to work clearing up a farm. Mrs. Detter- man died August 2. 1866, leaving three sons: Harris, Amos and Samuel. Mr. Detterman was married on second occasion, March 5, 1867, to Mrs. Ann Somers, who was born in Center County. Penn .. and came to Sandusky County, Ohio, at eight years of age, with her father. Frederick Rhinehart. In 1868 Mr. and Mrs. Detterman settled permanently in Bloom Township. this county, where they purchased a fine farm of 200 acres on which there is an excellent stone quarry. Mr. Detterman has given each of his sons an inde- pendent start in life. He and his wife are members of the Evangelical Church.

SAMUEL DETTERMAN, farmer, P. O. Blcomville, was born Janu- ary 16, 1849, in Adams Township, this county, and is a son of the well known pioneer John H. Detterman: our subject received his education in the schools of the home district and in 1869 came with his father to Bloom Township. this county. Here he was married, December 25, 1870. to Miss Jane Shaw- man, and by this union were born the following children: Emmet Edson, John Uri, Jesse Henry (deceased), Samuel Winfield and Jacob Richard. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Detterman settled on what is now a fine farm of nine- ty-nine and a half acres of improved land situated on Honey Creek. where they have since resided. They are consistent members of the Evangelical Church. Our subject is an enterprising and successful farmer, highly re- spected by all who know him.

JACOB DETWILER, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Bloomville. was born April 9, 1828, in Columbiana County, Ohio. His parents, Jacob and Elizabeth Detwiler, natives of Lancaster County, Penn., settled in Bloom Township. this county, in 1844, locating a new farm which they at once began to clear and improve. Jacob Detwiler. Sr., died in 1850, his widow in 1860. They were parents of the following children: Samuel, Jacob and Mrs. Hannah Geiger. (Mrs. Jacob Detwiler. Sr .. was also the mother of five children by her previous marriage with Christ Shetter. ) Our subject was united in marriage. April 30, 1857, with Elizabeth Muckley, born in Bloom Township, this county. March 6, 1834. Her father. George Muckley, came from Germany to Stark County.

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Ohio, and was there married to Miss Magdalena Troxel, a native of Pennsyl- vania. They located in Bloom Township, this county, in 1833. Mr. Muckley died March 20. 1843. His widow subsequently married Isaac Rohrer, and now lives in Mahoning County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Detwiler located where they now reside. in 1860, and have one of the best improved farms in the township. Their children are Emma O., Mary M., George E .. Della J. and Samuel M. Mr. Detwiler is a member of the Mennonite society, and Mrs. Detwiler, of the Reformed Church.

JOHN R. DICKEN, farmer, P. O. Bloomville, was born November 27, 1834, in Liberty, Ohio. His parents. David and Diana (Lewman) Dicken, natives of Bedford County. Penn., settled in Liberty Township, this county. in 1831. and entered land from the Government. He was a local preacher. and one of the earliest shoe-makers of that township. Of their thirteen children three boys and five girls are living. The deceased are Isaac O. and Henry C., who gave their lives in defense of their country in the war of 1861; Joshua H., who died at home, from disabilities received in his country's service: Albert M .. who died of consumption. and Martha. David Dicken ended a useful life April 7. 1871: his widow died October 21. 1873. Our subject was married, July 15, 1855. to Mary A. Sour, a native of Summit County, Ohio, and who came to Sen- eca County, in 1852, with her parents. Jacob and Mary A. (Harter) Sour, and to this union were born Jasper P. (of Hicksville, Ohio). Mrs. Luella S. Ringle (of Jackson Township. this county). U. S. Grant. Genora E. and Clinton E. Mr. Dicken spent four months in 1864 as a soldier in the One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He held position of second corporal, and left a record of a brave and faithful soldier, always at his post. After their marriage our subject and wife resided in Jackson Township, this county, until March. 1883, when they settled in Bloom Township, where they have a farm of 100 acres. Mr. Dicken is a Republican in politics. He held the office of trustee of Jackson Township four terms: was also postmaster of Amsden, this county, eight years. He is a member of high standing in the I. O. O. F.

HENRY EINSEL, grain dealer. Bloomville. was born October 6, 1834. in Bloom Township. this county. His parents, John and Elizabeth Einsel, natives of Pennsylvania and Maryland respectively, came to this county from Fairfield County. Ohio, in 1833. and at once entered upon the pioneer work of develop- ing a farm. Their children were Mrs. Sarah McClelland. of Seneca Township. this county: Lydia, who died February 20. 1881: Noah, a resident of Tiffin. Ohio: Henry: Mrs. Mahala Kagy, of Michigan, and Levi, who died October 29. 1870. Mr. Einsel died March 5, 1872, aged seventy-three years, his wife having preceded him April 1, 1865, aged fifty-seven years. Our subject was brought up on his father's farm, attending the schools of the home district. He was married. December 29. 1854, to Miss Emily Spitler, by whom he had the following children: Mrs. Ella Wilsey. Charles R., William S .. Locksley B .. John L. and Claude. They resided on their farm until 1872, when they located in Bloomville. Here, in 1874, Mr. Einsel purchased the elevator and grain storage building near the depot, and does an extensive business, buying and shipping all kinds of grain and seeds. Mr. Einsel is a life-long Democrat. He takes a deep interest in public affairs, and has held the positions of town- ship assessor and mayor of Bloomville, besides other local and township offices. He is at present a member of the town council of Bloomville.

PHILIP FALTER (deceased) was born on mid-ocean in 1823. while his parents were making the voyage from Germany to the United States. They located in Stark County, Ohio (where Philip was reared), and spent their last

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days in Venice Township, this county. Our subject married Miss Elizabeth Houck, a resident of Stark County at the time. They came to Venice Town- ship, this county, with their entire earthly possessions, $50, and began making a home for themselves, and were very successful, acquiring a farm of 120 acres. The children born to this union are Henry, Mrs. Christina Phillips, Frank A., Joseph, Mrs. Anna Thomma, John, and four deceased. Mr. Falter died April 21, 1872, his wife having preceded him March 12, of that year.

FRANK ALBERT FALTER, merchant, Bloomville, was born March 29, 1855, in Venice Township, this county, son of Philip and Elizabeth (Houck) Falter. He received his education in the schools of the district and at St. Stephen's Academy. At his parents' decease he began life for himself, estab- lishing a business house at St. Stephen's in March, 1879, and erecting an entirely new building, which he stocked completely. In 1881 he was appointed post- master of that place and held the commission until September, 1884, when he sold out his business, moved to Bloomville, and here purchased the grocery and provision store of Bevington & Farnsworth, which he now carrieson. Mr. Fal- ter married, September 30, 1879, Miss Rosa Phillips, and their children are Flora, Charles and William. He and his wife are members of St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Mr. Falter is an enterprising, successful business man.

DANIEL LEWIS AND DAVID W. FISHER, farmers, P. O. Bloom- ville, are the sons of John and Barbara (Myers) Fisher, of Carroll County, Md., who located here in 1835, and who were the parents of seven children, of whom three are now living: Daniel L., Mrs. Hannah Foncannon and David W. John Fisher died in 1879, his wife having preceded him in 1859. DANIEL L. FISHER levoted five months, in 1864, to the service of his country, enlisting in the One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He married Miss Paulina Munsell November 5, 1864, by whom he had four children: John W., Fred L., Mary Ninnette and Blanche L. Mrs. Fisher died August 12, 1882. Daniel L. Fisher owns a farm of 100 acres on Stoner Creek, on which is located one of the best blue-limestone quarries in the State. He is a F. & A. M., and a member of the K. of P. and G. A. R. DAVID W. FISHER was born April 16. 1838, in Bloom Township, this county. In his youth he spent three years traveling through California and the West. He then returned home and took a course at Heidelberg College, Ohio. He was one of the first citizens of Bloom Township to enlist in April, 1861, but the number desired being already made up he was honorably discharged after one month's service. He married, June 21, 1861, Miss Elizabeth C. Andrews, of Bettsville, Ohio. He re-enlisted in August, 1861, in the Third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, taking the position of sergeant. He received a wound near Corinth, Miss., June 4, 1862, necessitating his discharge in September of that year. He carried on a sutler's store from 1863 until the close of the war. After living some time in Michigan, and owning and operating the steamer "Lizzie May" on Lake Michigan three years, he returned to Bloomville. During 1874, 1875 and 1876 he edited the Bloomville Banner, and also in 1876 conducted a campaign paper in Paulding County, Ohio, and made Republican speeches. At the election following, the county was changed from a Democratic to a Republican majority. In 1877 he settled on his farm one mile and one-half east of Bloomville. Mr. Fisher does an extensive business in connection with the pension department. To him and his wife have been born four children: Charles D., a successful teacher, of this county; Louis F., Emma E. and Jennie A. Mr. Fisher is a member in high standing of the I. O. O. F., the K. of P. and the G. A. R. He has led a varied and useful life, and is a highly respected citizen of this community.

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T. J. FOSTER, physician and surgeon, Bloomville, was born October 2, 1860, in Attica, this county. His father, John Foster, a native of Huron County, Ohio, married Miss Sarah Pollinger, a native of Cumberland County, Penn .. and soon afterward settled in Attica, where he carried on a shoe shop until a few years before his death in 1871. The subject of this sketch received his literary education in the schools of his native township. At twenty-one years of age he entered upon the study of medicine under Dr. J. M. Fackler, of Plymouth, Ohio, and February 27, 1884, graduated from the Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago. Ill. April 7, of the same year, the Doctor opened his office in Bloomville, this county, since which time he has de- voted himself energetically to the practice of his chosen profession. He is the only physician of the homeopathic school in Bloom Township, and has already built up a large and lucrative practice, being recognized as a skillful and scientific physician. He is a charter member of Procles Lodge No. 192.K. of P.

SAMUEL GROSS, retired. Bloomville, one of the oldest men living in Bloom Township, was born January 6, 1810, in Union County, Penn., and in July, 1831. moved with his parents, Henry and Jane Gross, to Tiffin, Ohio. He was married. April 29, 1830, to Miss Ann Owen, who was born in Perry County, Penn .. March 7, 1807. They located in Bloom Township, this county, in 1831. Mr. Gross was a practical mechanic and according to the necessities of the settlers of those early times, made and repaired guns, pistols, clocks, watches and many other things. His shop, still standing, is well known to all the old pioneers, and is one of the landmarks of Bloom Township. They still occupy the log house which they built upon coming here and which is the old- est residence in the township. Mr. and Mrs. Gross have three daughters: Martha Ann. Mrs. Amelia J. Coon and Mrs. Mary E. Gifford. Mr. Gross voted for Gen. Jackson in 1932, and has supported the Democratic party since. He has served as township trustee three terms, clerk one term, and has filled other local and township offices of trust. He and his worthy wife and children are Presbyterians.

JOHN COLES HAMPTON (deceased) was born in Frederick County, Va., in 1803, and was brought up principally in Ross County. Ohio. He came to Bloom Township. this county, in 1822, and here he married Elizabeth Long in 1832. Mr. Hampton followed the profession of auctioneer in this locality nearly forty years. He helped to raise the first house, and owned a farm of 120 acres in Bloom Township at the time of his death, which occurred May 14, 1885. Politically Mr. Hampton was a Democrat.

JOHN HARTSCHUH. farmer, P. O. Bloomville. was born June 19. 1835, in Stark County, Ohio. His father. John Hartschuh, a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, married Miss Susanna Baer, of Pennsylvania, and about 1843 locat- ed in Chatfield Township. Crawford Co., Ohio, where they lived and died. Our subject was reared in that county on his father's farm. and attended the schools of the home district. He was married. April 23. 1864, to Miss Mary Keller, born in Germany, and brought up in Lykens Township, Crawford Co., Ohio. Our subject and wife have resided in Bloom Township. this county. ever since their marriage. Their children are W. Franklin, J. Albert, Eme- line Louisa. Elizabeth, George L., Ida May, Mary Anna, David H. and Charley J. Mr. and Mrs. Hartschuh began life depending almost entirely on their own resources, and by industry and economy have acquired a fine farm, com- prising 280 acres of well-improved land. They are members of the German Reformed Church. Mr. Hartschuh is a Democrat in politics.

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PETER HAWBLITS, farmer, P. O. Attica, was born March 18, 1829, in Wurtemberg, Germany, and came to America in 1830 with his parents, John George and Catherine Hawblits, who, after living nine years in Stark County, Ohio, settled in Bloom Township, this county, but are now residents of Venice Township. Our subject, February 26, 1857, married Miss Mary Ann Briggle, born in 1834, in Reed Township, this county; her parents, Valentine and Mary Briggle, were natives of Baden, Germany, and among the earliest settlers of Reed Township. The father died in 1875; the mother is now living with our subject at the advanced age of eighty years. Mr. and Mrs. Hawblits lived in Reed Township, this county, nineteen years after their marriage, and then lo- cated in Bloom Township, where they bought Jonathan Webster's place, and now have a fine farm of 120 acres of well-improved land, as well as eighty-five acres in Reed Township. They have one son-David Henry (married to Miss Jennie Seiple), who is devoting a great deal of attention to raising fine stock on the home farm. He has lately purchased twenty head of registered Merino sheep, one of the finest flocks in the whole county, having received distin- guished premiums at the fairs held at Toledo, Tiffin, Clyde and Attica, Ohio. Our subject is a prosperous, enterprising farmer, highly respected by the whole community.

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Author: Leeson, M. A. (Michael A.) Publication date: 1886 Publisher: Chicago : Warner, Beers & Co. Number of Pages: 1088

Author: Leeson, M. A. (Michael A.)
Publication date: 1886
Publisher: Chicago : Warner, Beers & Co.
Number of Pages: 1088